by Lauren Jackson | Apr 10, 2022 | Estate Planning, Revocable living trust, Wills
As society becomes more digital, all our personal information and even some possessions are stored on the internet. Everyone seems to have email accounts, photos, social media accounts, and cloud storage just to name a few, but the list can be endless. To...
by Lauren Jackson | Oct 20, 2021 | Estate Planning, Joint Trust, Revocable living trust, Trusts, Wills
In 2008, Congress recognized the need for the public to understand the importance and benefits of estate planning by passing House Resolution 1499, which designated the third week of October as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Nevertheless, according to a 2021...
by Lauren Jackson | Jul 12, 2018 | Estate Planning, Probate, Wills
In the estate-planning world, there are many different requirements (depending on the state) for a last will and testament to be valid. One of the main reasons to make a Will is for it to set forth the final distribution of your assets. There is no point in having a...
by Lauren Jackson | Mar 16, 2017 | Divorce, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills
In the aftermath of a divorce, updating your estate plan may not be at the forefront of your mind. You may still be distraught and emotionally and/or physically exhausted. However, many clients don’t realize what could result if they don’t update their...
by Lauren Jackson | Mar 8, 2016 | Attorney, Estate Planning, Lawyer, Wills
As an estate-planning attorney I am often asked by potential clients, when should I make a will? The simplest explanation that I give is: if you have anything of value and you want to leave it to a specific person. Long story short, if you own anything of value, if...
